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Parry 1888 Mobile Hot Cupboard with Castors | Flat Top
£816.00(£979.20 inc VAT)
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The Parry 1888 is a mobile hot cupboard designed to hold plated meals at consistent serving temperatures throughout a busy service. It runs on a standard electrical supply, requires no fixed installation or water connection, and sits on lockable castors that allow it to be positioned precisely on the pass or moved between service areas as the operation demands. The flat top adds a useful staging surface alongside the primary holding function.
During a full service, a unit like this earns its place quickly. Plated meals can be held at temperature while waiting to go to the table, reducing the risk of food cooling between the kitchen and the guest. The thermostatically controlled interior maintains a steady temperature without constant attention, which matters when kitchen staff are managing multiple priorities at once. Three removable chrome wire shelves offer reasonable capacity for the unit's footprint, and their removable design keeps the interior straightforward to clean at the end of service.
From a practical standpoint, the key operational advantages are:
- Lockable castors allow flexible positioning and keep the unit stable once in place
- Thermostat control holds plates consistently throughout service without manual adjustment
- Flat top provides additional working surface for staging or final plating
- Removable wire shelves make end-of-service cleaning manageable
- No fixed installation required — plug in and position as needed
The unit requires no extraction and no specialist installation. It is worth noting that the castors are suited to flat, level surfaces — uneven flooring or raised thresholds may limit ease of movement around a site.
The 1888 suits restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and banqueting operations that need a reliable, flexible holding solution without the footprint of a larger fixed unit. It is a practical choice for services running up to around 40 covers per sitting. For operations running higher volumes or back-to-back sittings, a larger-capacity unit may be worth considering.
If you would like to talk through how this model fits your service pattern or kitchen layout, the team is happy to help.
Frequently asked questions
How many covers can the Parry 1888 realistically support during a service?
The 1888 is well suited to services running up to around 40 covers per sitting. For higher-volume operations or venues running multiple back-to-back sittings, it is worth considering a larger-capacity unit to avoid overloading the holding space during peak demand.
Does the 1888 require any specialist installation or extraction?
No specialist installation is required — the unit runs from a standard electrical supply and needs no fixed connection, gas supply, water feed, or extraction. It can be positioned and ready for service very quickly, which makes it a practical option where flexibility is important.
Is a mobile hot cupboard suitable for banqueting and event catering use?
Yes, mobile units like the 1888 are commonly used in banqueting and event catering where the service layout may change between events. The lockable castors allow the unit to be moved and repositioned as required, though it performs best on flat, level flooring — uneven surfaces or raised thresholds may limit how freely it can be moved around a site.
Size and weight
- External width
- 845 mm
- External depth
- 625 mm
- External height
- 970 mm
- Weight
- 71 kg
Power and energy
- Power rating
- 2 kW
£816.00(£979.20 inc VAT)
£816.00(£979.20 inc VAT)
The Parry 1888 is a mobile hot cupboard designed to hold plated meals at consistent serving temperatures throughout a busy service. It runs on a standard electrical supply, requires no fixed installation or water connection, and sits on lockable castors that allow it to be positioned precisely on the pass or moved between service areas as the operation demands. The flat top adds a useful staging surface alongside the primary holding function.
During a full service, a unit like this earns its place quickly. Plated meals can be held at temperature while waiting to go to the table, reducing the risk of food cooling between the kitchen and the guest. The thermostatically controlled interior maintains a steady temperature without constant attention, which matters when kitchen staff are managing multiple priorities at once. Three removable chrome wire shelves offer reasonable capacity for the unit's footprint, and their removable design keeps the interior straightforward to clean at the end of service.
From a practical standpoint, the key operational advantages are:
- Lockable castors allow flexible positioning and keep the unit stable once in place
- Thermostat control holds plates consistently throughout service without manual adjustment
- Flat top provides additional working surface for staging or final plating
- Removable wire shelves make end-of-service cleaning manageable
- No fixed installation required — plug in and position as needed
The unit requires no extraction and no specialist installation. It is worth noting that the castors are suited to flat, level surfaces — uneven flooring or raised thresholds may limit ease of movement around a site.
The 1888 suits restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and banqueting operations that need a reliable, flexible holding solution without the footprint of a larger fixed unit. It is a practical choice for services running up to around 40 covers per sitting. For operations running higher volumes or back-to-back sittings, a larger-capacity unit may be worth considering.
If you would like to talk through how this model fits your service pattern or kitchen layout, the team is happy to help.
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